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- *Job Overview**
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- *Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst (Senior \- Cash Securities \& Trade Management)**
Lead the design and implementation of critical application systems within the **Cash Securities and Trade Management domain**, with a specialized focus on **post\-trade processing and settlement functionalities**. This senior role drives innovation in applications development, ensuring robust, scalable, and ultra\-low latency solutions for our dynamic financial environment, navigating complex regulatory landscapes and high\-volume transaction flows.
- **Domain Expertise:** Partner with front\-office, middle\-office, and operations teams to translate complex business requirements in **cash securities trading, post\-trade lifecycle, and global settlements** into resilient technical solutions.
- **Settlement System Enhancement:** Identify and define necessary system enhancements for **real\-time gross settlement (RTGS) capabilities, T\+1/T\+2 settlement cycles, failed trade management, and corporate actions processing**, deploying new products and optimizing operational efficiency.
- **High\-Performance Architecture:** Provide expertise in designing and optimizing applications for **ultra\-low latency trade processing, high\-volume transaction throughput, and real\-time settlement updates**, ensuring adherence to overall architecture blueprint.
- **Regulatory \& Compliance Adherence:** Ensure application design and development proactively addresses evolving regulatory requirements specific to **cash securities and settlements** (e.g., T\+1 settlement mandates, market infrastructure regulations).
- **Technical Leadership:** Apply deep hands\-on expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and Messaging Frameworks to build resilient and high\-performing applications.
- **Problem Solving \& Innovation:** Resolve complex, high\-impact problems related to **trade breaks, settlement failures, payment discrepancies, and data integrity across the trade and settlement lifecycle** through in\-depth evaluation and innovative solutions.
- **Standards \& Quality:** Establish and champion coding, testing (Junit, TestNG, performance testing for latency), and implementation standards, with a focus on **critical data integrity within financial operations**.
- **Team Enablement:** Mentor and guide mid\-level developers and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- *Required Qualifications**
- 12\+ years of extensive experience in application development and systems analysis, with a **strong, demonstrable focus on the Cash Securities, Trade Management, and Post\-Trade Settlement domain within financial services.**
- **Good to have understanding of securities trading lifecycles, global settlement processes (e.g., T\+1, T\+2\), clearing mechanisms, and related financial messaging protocols (e.g., SWIFT, FIX).**
- Proven expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and various Message Oriented Middleware (e.g., Kafka, IBM MQ, Tibco EMS) for **building high\-throughput, low\-latency trading and settlement systems.**
- Strong background in Microservice Architecture and modern testing frameworks (Junit, TestNG), with extensive experience in **performance engineering and resilience patterns for critical financial infrastructure.**
- Experience in **designing and implementing solutions for transactional applications with stringent low latency and high availability requirements**, particularly within a front\-to\-back office trading environment.
- Demonstrable experience leveraging AI Agents / Code Assist Tools for enhanced development efficiency.
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills in delivering complex financial technology solutions.
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication in a global financial context.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- In depth knowledge and application of Java, Spring Framework, Messaging Framework
- Work experience in testing frameworks like Junit, TestNG
- Work experience on the transactional applications for low latency, high availability, is a plus
- Experience on Micro service architecture
- Proficiency in one of the Message Oriented Middleware (JMS, IBM MQ, Tibco EMS, Kafka, Rabbit MQ, Active MQ etc)
- Should have experience in using AI Agents / Code Assist Tools
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- *Job Family Group:**
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Technology
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- *Job Family:**
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Applications Development
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- *Time Type:**
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Full time
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- *Most Relevant Skills**
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Please see the requirements listed above.
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- *Other Relevant Skills**
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For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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- Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.*